babies first jabs :(
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hi girls,
my sons got his first jabs tommorrow and im dreading it! the thought of it gives me butterflies! does anyone else have their childs first lot of jabs coming up? if u have then are u taking them in or getting someone else to do it?my mums offered to do it but im not sure what to do! do they let other people take them in?
when he had his heel prick they told me to feed him whilst they do it so he's calm. would they let me do it when he gets his jabs?
im scared of needles myself so the thought of my 2month old son getting two in his leg is terrifying!!
xxx
my sons got his first jabs tommorrow and im dreading it! the thought of it gives me butterflies! does anyone else have their childs first lot of jabs coming up? if u have then are u taking them in or getting someone else to do it?my mums offered to do it but im not sure what to do! do they let other people take them in?
when he had his heel prick they told me to feed him whilst they do it so he's calm. would they let me do it when he gets his jabs?
im scared of needles myself so the thought of my 2month old son getting two in his leg is terrifying!!
xxx
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I don't know about feeding but to be honest I wouldn't like to feed them when they are getting it. You just have to hold them really tight supporting their legs.
You will be fine. Honestly it is worse for us. Just hold his legs and look in the opposite direction. It will be over before you know it.
After the 1st set Kara was a bit unsettled at night but with the others she was fine. Would be good to have some Calpol incase you need it. Be aware though that after the jags they tend to sleep more than usual. I found Kara was like this the next day as well.
He will forget about it almost immediately.
Good Luck
When she had her heal prick done she didnt make a noise. Only other time made a noise for pain was when paediatrician had to to take some blood and was squeezing her foot.
I know they dont remember it but still! At least it shows we love our children....
xxx
They do bleed a little as well and the main bad thing about that is that the nurse told me they can't put plasters on now in case of allergic reaction so they bleed on their clothes, so it may be an idea to put something dark on his bottom half or trousers that you don't mind getting stained!
The other thing was I wasn't allowed to hold lo when having jabs, I had to put her on the couch, but I'm sure each surgery has their own "rules" on this.
I'm sure you'll both be fine xx
it wasnt as bad as i thought it would be. my mum took him in for me and i stood outside but i could still hear what was happening. he shrieked once and moaned a little bit but didnt cry (i did!) hes such a good boy! x
I went on my own for the second lot & was ok as I knew what to expect but he wouldn't latch on that time so I didn't feed him.
3rd lot, where he had 3 jabs I went with my hubby & hubby held him as I talked to him so he didn't notice the first jab, looked worried for the second & cried when he had the third! I didn't bother to offer a feed after that one, just cuddles.
My hubby & I went today for LO's 12 month jabs & he cried for about 20secs then was fine.
xxx